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Voorheesville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Albany County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,828 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$106,250 Median Income $52,435 per capita
$299,300 Home Value $409,547 Zillow
$1,157 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
813 Violent Crime/100K 3,943 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$106,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,300 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Voorheesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation349 ft (106 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,322/sq mi
Coordinates42.6537°N, 73.9343°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAlbany County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0406 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience91.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 61 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 146 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 140 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 144 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 110 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 17 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 75 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 16 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 17 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 17 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 122 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 129 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 13 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 15 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 13 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 17 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 16 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 36 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 140 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 252 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 65 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 53 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 50 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 28 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 17 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 51 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 52 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 64 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 96 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in

Voorheesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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